When the FIFA World Cup first introduced goal-line technology in 2014, it was a major move towards the game incorporating science. Twelve years after goal-line technology debuted at the 2014 World Cup, FIFA is preparing to introduce a new generation of technologies at the 2026 tournament.

Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output…

When the FIFA World Cup first introduced goal-line technology in 2014, it was a major move towards the game incorporating science. Twelve years after goal-line technology debuted…